US7217624B2 - Non-volatile memory device with conductive sidewall spacer and method for fabricating the same - Google Patents

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US7217624B2
US7217624B2 US11/024,472 US2447204A US7217624B2 US 7217624 B2 US7217624 B2 US 7217624B2 US 2447204 A US2447204 A US 2447204A US 7217624 B2 US7217624 B2 US 7217624B2
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